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Thread #106038   Message #3053519
Posted By: GUEST,guest gutcher
14-Dec-10 - 03:17 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: I'm a Shanty Man That's Never Been to Sea
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I'm a Shanty Man That's Never Been to Sea
This one probably dates from the 50s or 60s. and was sung by an actor
called John Grieve in a very lugubrious manner.
As to the tune I am sure it was not an original one as it seems to ring bells with me but I cannot say if it is the tune mentioned by
ClairBear.
Joe.